Jeff Lubeck

How Well Will You Deal With What is Before You? – Ove

A Man Called Ove is a film that is astonishing on almost every aspect imaginable.

The film will likely emote every emotion (out of its viewers) possible. Because of its sincerity and heart warming nature, A man Called Ove must be endured through the “tough” and “disagreeable” times presented. All scenes (will upon reflection) make sense and offer a storyline that is as complete and true that any film can offer.

*** Jeff’s Thoughts and Other Worthless Trivia ***

A Man Called Ove was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Foreign Film and Makeup and Styling in 2017.

Let’s See… Moonlight won Best Film. Really? Moonlight was more than okay. However, I have not watched it again. I would rate it – Three Stars out of Four. AA Nominees, Manchester By The Sea, Hidden Figures, and Hell or High Water are far superior. I have watched all at least 5 times since viewing in a theater. Hacksaw Ridge and LaLa Land, Arrival and Fences were better by long run as well.

All About Fate & Romance – Rye Lane

Rye Lane is all about fate and romance as we would want it to be. Rye Lane is a superb film.

While it is a 21st Century Romantic Comedy, Rye Lane will suit old and young.

The script by Nathon Bryon and Tom Melia allows the lead characters to be quirky and enjoyable. These actors (David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah) are new to being leads in film. However, their connection and affectation are memorable and endearing.

While watching the film, take some notice of the Direction (Raine Allen-Miller), Cinematography (by Olan Collardy) Sets (by Jessmay Hadfield) and Costumes (by Cynthia Lawrence-John). All are noteworthy. In short, each aspect is terrific.

What I liked most about the film? It is of a London that feels real, and like nothing from a standard Hollywood product.

Capturing Kauai: Songs from the Yard

A male and female white-rumped shama share the yard at 9930 Kahakai with Linda and I. The white-rumped shama is a song-bird. It is native to India and Asia. It was introduced to Kauai in 1931 as a gift by someone from Malaysia.

The male normally drops by in the later part of the afternoon. He likes our Plumeria tree most. This bird and yours truly have sung to each other for years. I know its songs and sing them to the best of my abilities. My guess? I am really bad.

Below is a recording of a white-rumped shama in song. Note: recorded by L. Shyamal.

This is a wonderful bird and great singing partner!

— Jeff’s Thoughts and Other Trivia —

I captured the photographs with the following camera and configuration

Nikon Z 9 Camera

Nikon Z 400MM 2.8 Lens

ISO: 640

Aperture: F5

Shutter Speed 1/2500

Upon magnifying the image to 400% I can see my reflection (taking the picture) in the white-rumped shama’s eye.

How Well Will You Deal With What is Before You? – Ove

All About Fate & Romance – Rye Lane

Capturing Kauai: Songs from the Yard

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